Cotting School

Cotting School Our mission is to enable students with special needs to achieve their highest learning potential and

Cotting School creates an inclusive community which fosters academic achievement, skill development and social-emotional maturity. We meet the unique needs of students with a broad spectrum of learning and communication disabilities, physical challenges and complex medical conditions by providing an array of integrated services. We value partnerships among students and families, staff, public funding agencies, donors and volunteers.

We’re celebrating the Class of ’26! Congratulations, Jacob, we are so proud of you! Once a Falcon, always a Falcon. 🎓💙💛🎓...
06/02/2026

We’re celebrating the Class of ’26! Congratulations, Jacob, we are so proud of you! Once a Falcon, always a Falcon. 🎓💙💛🎓

Image description: A school picture of Jacob when he started at Cotting and a current school picture. Text: Congratulations, Class of 2026, Jacob, Favorite Cotting Memory: Dancing with friends at the prom. Most Important Lesson: All of the stuff they taught us about the world.

We’re celebrating the Class of ’26! Over the next couple of weeks, our seniors will share their favorite Cotting memorie...
06/01/2026

We’re celebrating the Class of ’26! Over the next couple of weeks, our seniors will share their favorite Cotting memories and the most important lessons they’ve learned at Cotting. Up first is Allie. Congratulations, Allie, we are so proud of you! Once a Falcon, always a Falcon. 🎓💙💛🎓

Image description: A school picture of Allie when she started at Cotting and a current school picture. Text: Congratulations, Class of 2026, Allie, Favorite Cotting Memory,
Having my birthday on the last day of school. Most Important Lesson,
How to meet new friends.

Thank you to everyone who nominated us! We’re asking for your help once again. Cotting School is a Boston Parents’ Famil...
05/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who nominated us! We’re asking for your help once again. Cotting School is a Boston Parents’ Family Favorite 2026 finalist in the following seven categories:

▪ Special Needs Preschools
▪ Special Needs Elementary Schools
▪ Special Needs Middle Schools
▪ Special Needs High Schools
▪ Special Needs After School Programs
▪ Special Needs General Resources
▪ Academic Summer Camps

And Cotting Transition Institute (CTI) is also a finalist in the "Special Needs Recreation Programs" category!

We hope you will consider voting for Cotting School and CTI in the final round. Voting is taking place now through June 22, 2026, at 2:38 a.m. Eastern. This recognition means so much to us and helps us raise awareness and reach more people who can benefit from our programs and services. We are so grateful for your support!

See more and vote for Cotting School and Cotting Transition Institute at bit.ly/CottingBostonFamilyFavorites26.

Image description: A grid with pictures of students at school. Text: Boston Parents Paper Family Favorite 2026 Finalist.

TOMORROW! For parents and caregivers of current Cotting students ages 16 and older. This is the second of two online ses...
05/28/2026

TOMORROW! For parents and caregivers of current Cotting students ages 16 and older. This is the second of two online sessions presented by Lisa Sheehy, a Public Benefits & Health Policy Specialist at the MA Department of Public Health, Division for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs. It will be geared towards benefits for young adults ages 18 and older–something to begin thinking about well before your student’s 18th birthday.

See more and RSVP at bit.ly/MaxPublicBenefits26-2.

Image description: An infographic with a laptop. Text: Learn How to Maximize Your Public Benefits, May 29 | 9-10:30 a.m., Online Via Zoom for parents and caregivers of current Cotting School students.

TOMORROW! Parents and caregivers are invited to join Cotting School Family Support and Engagement Coordinator Naomi Zuck...
05/27/2026

TOMORROW! Parents and caregivers are invited to join Cotting School Family Support and Engagement Coordinator Naomi Zuckerman and CTI Program Manager Erika Cain for a monthly group meeting centered on resources for transition planning! These are open groups where parents and caregivers can come together for conversations related to your young adult’s transition.

This month’s meeting will be an in-person panel of alumni parents/caregivers, who will speak about the path their young adult has taken post-high school. We will have a variety of options being spoken about, from day programs to residential housing to self-directed programming. If you are an alumni parent yourself, feel free to come to listen and connect with other alumni parents on the highs and lows of post-high school life and programming. If you are a parent or caregiver to an under 22-year-old, please come to learn more about what happens after high school from the “professionals” themselves. Bring questions about available resources and paths, share tips about what has worked and seek advice about things that you need support with.

FREE Transitions Monthly Meeting Group (IN PERSON)
May 28 | 9-10 a.m.
Cotting Transition Institute

See more and register at bit.ly/CTITransitions52826.

Image description: An infographic with a picture of a group of people meeting at a table. Text: Free, Cotting Transition Institute, Transitions Monthly Meeting Group, May 28 | 9-10 a.m

Ms. Piscopo’s Capstone students enjoyed a fun adult coloring class at the Woburn Public Library. Claudia did a great job...
05/26/2026

Ms. Piscopo’s Capstone students enjoyed a fun adult coloring class at the Woburn Public Library. Claudia did a great job using an eye gaze art app!

Image descriptions: Students coloring at a library.

Parents and caregivers are invited to join Cotting School Family Support and Engagement Coordinator Naomi Zuckerman and ...
05/22/2026

Parents and caregivers are invited to join Cotting School Family Support and Engagement Coordinator Naomi Zuckerman and CTI Program Manager Erika Cain for a monthly group meeting centered on resources for transition planning! These are open groups where parents and caregivers can come together for conversations related to your young adult’s transition.

This month’s meeting will be an in-person panel of alumni parents/caregivers, who will speak about the path their young adult has taken post-high school. We will have a variety of options being spoken about, from day programs to residential housing to self-directed programming. If you are an alumni parent yourself, feel free to come to listen and connect with other alumni parents on the highs and lows of post-high school life and programming. If you are a parent or caregiver to an under 22-year-old, please come to learn more about what happens after high school from the “professionals” themselves. Bring questions about available resources and paths, share tips about what has worked and seek advice about things that you need support with.

FREE Transitions Monthly Meeting Group (IN PERSON)
May 28 | 9-10 a.m.
Cotting Transition Institute

See more and register at bit.ly/CTITransitions52826.

Image description: An infographic with a picture of a group of people meeting at a table. Text: Free, Cotting Transition Institute, Transitions Monthly Meeting Group, May 28 | 9-10 a.m.

2025-2026 end-of-year apparel is now available for purchase!This year, we're offering:▪ Ringer tee in natural with navy ...
05/22/2026

2025-2026 end-of-year apparel is now available for purchase!

This year, we're offering:
▪ Ringer tee in natural with navy trim (adult sizes)
▪ White tee (toddler/youth sizes)
▪ Hoodie in either white or grey (adult sizes)
▪ Hoodie in either white or grey (youth sizes)

All designs are unisex and feature the names of all students enrolled during the 2025-2026 school year. They are printed to order, so these items will be shipped directly to your home (no backpack delivery available).

See more and purchase at bit.ly/25-26EOYApparel.

Image description: Two sweatshirts and two tees with a star and the word Cotting on the front.

Making the last moments of senior year count. We had an amazing time on the senior trip to Cape Cod, making lasting memo...
05/21/2026

Making the last moments of senior year count. We had an amazing time on the senior trip to Cape Cod, making lasting memories with the people we’ll never forget!

Image descriptions: Students and staff on the senior trip, at an arcade, playing games and wearing fun sunglasses, on a dune tour and exploring Cape Cod.

Cotting School alumni and Cotting Transition Institute (CTI) members and participants had a terrific time catching up, m...
05/20/2026

Cotting School alumni and Cotting Transition Institute (CTI) members and participants had a terrific time catching up, making new friends and dancing under the sea at the Alumni & CTI Semi-Formal. Special shout-out to Cotting student Jacob G., who was an amazing DJ and kept everyone on the dance floor all night! We’re already looking forward to next year’s semi-formal.

Image descriptions: Pictures of people at an under-the-sea themed dance.

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